LENAIt was another day, I told myself I wouldn’t do it again. That the marks on my thighs and the lingering ache between my legs were enough of a warning. That I could just stay in my room, lock the door, and pretend none of it had happened.When Maya’s calm voice came from the hallway, I ignored it the first time.“Lena.”I stayed on my bed, headphones in, pretending I couldn’t hear.She called again, closer.“Lena. Come here.”I got up, crossed the room, and locked the door. Parents were both home, Dad in the living room, Mom somewhere downstairs. I could hear the low murmur of the television.I sat back on the bed and waited.The doorknob turned. Once. Twice. Then her voice, right against the wood.“Open it.”I didn’t.Something hard hit the door. Then the lock gave with a sharp crack. Maya shoved the door open and stepped inside.I scrambled back. “Get out. I said no. I’m not doing this anymore.”She didn’t answer. She just walked toward me.I tried to push past her into the hall
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